Global Summit of Religious Leaders concludes in Baku

Nov 12, 2024

Baku [Azerbaijan], November 12: The Global Summit of Religious Leaders concluded today as part of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29)...

Scientists uncover a misunderstanding about Uranus

Nov 12, 2024

New York [US], November 12: In 1781, German-born British astronomer William Herschel made Uranus the first planet discovered with the aid of a telescope.

Finland dismisses 'Finlandisation' model for Ukraine

Nov 12, 2024

Helsinki [Finland], November 12: Forcing neutrality onto Ukraine will not bring about a peaceful solution to the crisis with Russia, Finland's foreign minister said.

Japan PM Ishiba survives parliament vote

Nov 12, 2024

Tokyo [Japan], November 12: Japanese lawmakers voted for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to stay on as leader.

Church of England leader Welby urged to quit over abuse

Nov 12, 2024

London [UK], November 12: Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual leader of the global Anglican church, faced mounting calls to resign.

North Korea ratifies mutual defence treaty with Russia

Nov 12, 2024

Pyongyang [North Korea], November 12: North Korea has ratified a mutual defence treaty with Russia signed by the two countries' leaders in June,

Pacific nations don't want 'boomerang aid' for climate

Nov 12, 2024

Sydney [Australia], November 12: Facing physical and ecological threats, Pacific Island experts are demanding their experience and history is better understood to inform local and...

Ukraine rushes to reinforce east amid Russian advances

Nov 12, 2024

Kiev [Ukraine], November 12: Ukraine says its hard-pressed military is battling 50,000 troops inside Russia's Kursk region while also scrambling to reinforce two besieged fronts...

Haiti to replace prime minister as security crisis mounts

Nov 12, 2024

New York [US], November 12: Haiti will name entrepreneur and former senate candidate Alix Didier Fils-Aime to replace Prime Minister Garry Conille.